1. 14-15 Budget Request Student Union Dee Llanusa, Assistant Director of Student Life

2. Unit Missions and Goals The Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center, as the Center of campus life, provides programs and activities to engage students in acquiring competencies in critical thinking, self-awareness, communication, diversity, citizenship, leadership, membership, and relationships. The goal is to provide developmental opportunities through a variety of enriching co-curricular activities to enhance the student experience at Oklahoma City University. The purpose is to connect students, faculty, staff and community while encouraging a holistic approach to the college experience and enhance student learning.

3. Programs and Services Involved Center ◦ Service Desk ◦ Coordinates community service sanctions ◦ Assists student organizations and advisors with budget management, SGA allotment procedures, travel procedures, etc. Facility Management ◦ Space reservations (internal and external) ◦ Maintenance of furnishings ◦ Holiday decorations ◦ Maintain game tables and outdoor tables University Center Activities ◦ Organizational information table scheduling ◦ Local business relations ◦ Student events and activities

4. Sample University Center Activities Back to School Bash (in cooperation with SGA) Miss America Watch Party Relaxation Week (mid-term) Midnight Breakfast Prizes (each semester) Pizza Feast Christmas Decorating Party Super Bowl Party Opening of Olympics Watch Party Valentine’s Dinner Black History Month Movie Series

5. Leadership and Staffing Student Life currently employs one full time Assistant Director who allocates.5 FTE to University Center facility management and programing. PositionAvg. FTE of Benchmarks OCU University Center Manager1.5 Admin. Asst.10 Total1.5.5

6. Leadership and Staffing Continued VP Student Affairs Dr. Rick Hall Assistant Director Student Life Dee LLanusa ASVP Student Affairs/ Dean of Students Dr. Liz Donnelly

7. Financial Resources/Budget The Budget for the University Center for FY 2013 was $19,900.00. Space rental fees 12-13: $2,995.00. ◦ Space rental funds supplement the University Center maintenance budget that includes:  Persian Rugs repair  Additional deep cleaning  Wood conditioning  Replacement of 5 lamps at $300.00 per lamp

8. Financial Resources/budget

9. Assessment Student Satisfaction Survey Student Satisfaction Survey 2012 (518) 2013 (480) 2 Years Comments Excellent10%13% Not aware UC held events Improve marketing Love the therapy dogs! Improve sound systems in Great Hall and Caf Good32% Average14%17% Fair4%3% Poor0%0 Did not use40%35%

10. Assessment Number of events scheduled in UC University Center Facility Usage comparison

11. Department Accomplishments Back to School Bash – Record attendance Relocated and remodeled Involved Center Relocated the computer lab to SGA conference space Revise University Travel Policy and protocols Generated $2995.00 from facility rental fees New equipment purchased for student organization use: ◦ Popcorn machine ◦ 30 portable tables ◦ Hot dog machine ◦ Pool table ◦ 5 new TV’s (2) 65 inch in the caf and (3)32 inch in Alvin’s

12. Department Information Continued Changes Added responsibility to coordinate the assignment of community service sanctions. In Fall 2013, student assigned community service sanctions completed 1,500 hours in Fall 2013, representing $10,875.00 worth of student labor. Many of the work assignments were to enhance the appearance of the University Center. Student Life office relocated and remodeled to include Involved Center. Added a Graduate Assistant student-mentor to chaperone student organizations on off-campus outings.

13. New Requests for Resources Funding for an international student to work in the Involved Center - $2,400.00